Are they as comfy and durable as people claim?
Black or brown for a “punkin’ orange” surly 1×1? (cuffs and collars to match, naturally)
Shall I get the matching tweed trews, pipe and slippers at the same time?
Yes, stupidly comfortable.
Prefer the narrow on drop bar bikes, the standard is better for flat bars.
For reference, a Spoon or Bel-Air fits me fine.
Get a black one – they do scuff, like a good pair of shoes or boots. The black look nicer for longer.
Who cares what others think? Great comfy saddles. They do tend to get nicked though, if you live in a place where that may be an issue.
Think about your top tube length – they don’t go as far back on the rails as modern saddles.
Not great if you’re soaking it every single day without a chance to dry out. They can get a bit ‘baggy’ if you do.
They weigh a ton, if that’s important.
If you buy one and don’t get on with it, please let me know 😀